Yearly events planner
A quick guide to science events in 2027.
Term 1 starts 27 January and ends 25 March (school holidays: 26 March –11 April).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 11–15 January | InspireU Explore |
| 13–21 January | National Youth Science Forum |
| 19–22 January | Queensland Mathematics Summer School |
| February – May | Sunflower Competition |
| 17–19 March | World Science Festival Brisbane |
Important dates to note this term:
- February — Sunflower Competition:
- 12 February — registrations close
- 22 February — growing commences
- 12 February — Science Ambassador nominations close
Term 2 starts 12 April and ends 25 June (school holidays: 26 June – 11 July).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 27 June – 2 July | UQ FEAST |
| 29 June – 2 July | Junior Physics Odyssey |
| 1–2 July | Queensland Chemistry Winter School |
| TBC | Queensland Biology Winter School |
| TBC | Experience Genetics |
Important dates to note this term:
- May — Sunflower Competition:
- 14 May — growing concludes
- 28 May — video submissions close
Term 3 starts 12 July and ends 17 September (school holidays: 18 September – 4 October).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 August | UQ St Lucia Open Day |
| 15 August | UQ Gatton Open Day |
| TBC | Experience Geographical Science |
Term 4 starts 5 October and ends 10 December (school holidays: 11 December – 23 January).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| TBC | Experience Ecology |
| TBC | Senior Science Skills Day |